James Lane Allen Elementary School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Lane Allen Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
| Measure | James Lane Allen Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 707 | #18 of 214 |
| National rank | #31804 of 50,301 | #5727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 429 | 1,828 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 1,828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 40.2).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 66.7%).
- •James Lane Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 429.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Lane Allen Elementary School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks higher (60.3 vs 40.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Lane Allen Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lane Allen Elementary School: 429. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1,828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lane Allen Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School rank in Kentucky?
James Lane Allen Elementary School is 557th of 707 and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 18th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).